Bain's Kloof Pass

[ShivasRegal]

Can anyone tell me how safe going up Bain's Kloof in the early morning from a crime perspective? I'll be in the town for a few days and would like to ride at 5 am to the top and drop back into Wellington.

[Shebeen]

24 minutes ago, ShivasRegal said:

Can anyone tell me how safe going up Bain's Kloof in the early morning from a crime perspective? I'll be in the town for a few days and would like to ride at 5 am to the top and drop back into Wellington.

Shouldn't be a problem.

Don't think it would ever be an issue, maybe payday Friday evening.

[ShivasRegal]

3 minutes ago, Shebeen said:

Shouldn't be a problem.

Don't think it would ever be an issue, maybe payday Friday evening.

Thank you! 👍 Planning on going up on Tuesday and Wednesday. Pockets should be empty by then.

Edited June 28, 2023 by ShivasRegal

[JohanDiv]

On 6/28/2023 at 10:40 AM, Bub Marley said:

If im you i would climb the pass from both sides. Start in Wellington and go over from that side as then you get to enjoy the descent into Worcester side. And then turn around at the end of the road and climb from the other side.

Exactly what I did yesterday.. turned around at the campsite, then it works out at 50km with 900m vertical gain. Some mates went to Ceres for coffee and back over the pass, then it works out on 110km with around 1200m climbing.

[JohanDiv]

On 6/28/2023 at 6:55 PM, ShivasRegal said:

Thank you! 👍 Planning on going up on Tuesday and Wednesday. Pockets should be empty by then.

The pass looks good..no issues at all in the early morning and should be little to no cars on the road then, you'll hear them coming on from far, so really safe. I've never seen any trouble makers on the pass apart from baboons. You might encounter a few baboons as daylight breaks and they scavenge the bins at the picnic spots. I once met a group of around 50, then you just stand still and let them do their thing. Or turn around and descend 100-200m if they get too close, then carry on with your ride when the passed. My wife and I even run the pass from time to time without issues.

[ShivasRegal]

Thank you for the reassurance and tips for the mountain locals @JohanDiv. I arrived in Wellington today, I will go up the pass the next two mornings. Pity my rides will end just before sunrise, but I'm sure I will enjoy it still.

[ShivasRegal]

My schedule had me shift the ride to later in the day. I made it up and back down safely, awesome valley and a pristine road surface 🙂

[ChrisF]

On 7/3/2023 at 11:47 AM, JohanDiv said:

Exactly what I did yesterday.. turned around at the campsite, then it works out at 50km with 900m vertical gain. Some mates went to Ceres for coffee and back over the pass, then it works out on 110km with around 1200m climbing.

 

Johan can you recommend where to park, for those of us that want to drive to Wellington to cycle these routes ?

[ShivasRegal]

I was staying at https://www.diemersfontein.co.za/ they have a lovely restuarant, I think you could park there if you end your ride with a meal there.

[JohanDiv]

28 minutes ago, ShivasRegal said:

I was staying at https://www.diemersfontein.co.za/ they have a lovely restuarant, I think you could park there if you end your ride with a meal there.

 Haha nice! I live in Diemersfontein! Should've let me know, I'd join you on the ride!

[JohanDiv]

40 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

 

Johan can you recommend where to park, for those of us that want to drive to Wellington to cycle these routes ?

If coming from outside town, I'd park closer to Bainskloof.. Cafe La Vita is at the foot of the pass and perfect for post ride meals/beers.

[daveno7]

7 hours ago, ShivasRegal said:

My schedule had me shift the ride to later in the day. I made it up and back down safely, awesome valley and a pristine road surface 🙂

cycling heaven....thats Bainskloof...

['Dale]

Must do the du Toitskloof - Slanghoek - Bains loop again - ‘Two Passes’ - as it’s been a while.

Sublime roadworks completed by those engineering geniuses. Kudos.

[babse]

My local bridge out the area is feeling like bains kloof pass after a laaazy winter 🫣

[Bub Marley]

12 hours ago, 'Dale said:

Must do the du Toitskloof - Slanghoek - Bains loop again - ‘Two Passes’ - as it’s been a while.

Sublime roadworks completed by those engineering geniuses. Kudos.

Road surface on Bains is immaculate. Honestly cannot believe how smooth that surface is. I’ve done that climb 3 times now since January and again I will reiterate, the descent especially the worcester side with the bends is just chef’s kiss. There is also hardly any cars on that road so you can essentially go balls to the walls. 

 

Now we just need them to redo Du Toitskloof as well. 

[babse]

58 minutes ago, Bub Marley said:

Road surface on Bains is immaculate. Honestly cannot believe how smooth that surface is. I’ve done that climb 3 times now since January and again I will reiterate, the descent especially the worcester side with the bends is just chef’s kiss. There is also hardly any cars on that road so you can essentially go balls to the walls. 

 

Now we just need them to redo Du Toitskloof as well. 

and chappies 😶